Fire panic at Philadelphia factory kills girls in rush
Panic in a Harburs, Horan & Co. factory on Tenth Street and Washington Avenue leaves five to ten girls dead and many injured. A crowd surged toward stairs and windows as an elevator incident sparked fear, with ambulances rushing the wounded to hospitals and families gathering at the scene amid cries and chaos.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Arcore
Tlear
Harburser, Horan & Co
Tenth Street
Washington Avenue
Etris
Pennsylvania Hospital
White Star Stays With Morgan Option On Provisional Pact
The Morgan company plans to confirm its part of the February provisional agreement with White Star line to secure a community of interest among Atlantic transport firms. The option to extend or withdraw expires April 20, with Morgan to exercise the choice and await shareholder actions in May. Shareholders of White Star will decide at a May meeting.
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London
Morgans
Todex
White Star
Atlantic Shipping Combing
White Star Line
Morgan Company
American
Atlanta Transport
Dominion
Leylands
Red Star
White Star Lines
Morgan
Mormennteaxtay
Glen Rose Disaster Reports Narrowed to Eight Dead
Reports from Glen Rose Texas vary but indicate eight deaths at most with several sources listing six. Mrs Mangrove was initially reported dead but later described as bruised, and overall property loss is under $100,000 according to late advices.
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Associated Preas
Patlas
Tex
Glen Rose
Mangrove
Moore and Evans Jewelry Firm Placed Under Receiver
The wholesale jewelry company Moore and Evans, a major Chicago firm with about 1 million dollars in yearly business, was placed in receivership today. A statement of assets and liabilities will be prepared, but will take time.
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Guy
Dresey
Chicago
Moore and Evans
Wes
Cable plan links Hawaii with San Francisco by 1900s
S. S. Dickenson of New York, head of the Mackay cable system, arrives in San Francisco en route to Honolulu to choose a landing site for a transpacific cable. He predicts service before the end of the year and suggests extensions from Honolulu to Midway Island and Guam, then Manila and possibly Inupan.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Cat
Dickenson
New York
Mackay
Honolulu
Midway Island
Guam
Manilla Hand
Inupan
Lynching at Brandenburg near Guston shocks Kentucky
A mob from the Guston area hanged Ernest Dewely, a Negro, after seizing him from Brandenburg jail at 2:59 AM. He and a bystander were shot during a confrontation at a Pickeral saloon the day before, with Dewely later dying from strangulation and bullets. Authorities protected another suspect.
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Associated Press
Sandenburg
Ernest Dewely
Marty Duwell
Dowell
Pickerals
Guston
Lanter
Pickeral
Harry Dowell
Neenah Wisconsin National Guard First Inspection Report
Special to The Northwestern Neensh April 30 Company I of this city had its first inspection as a Wisconsin National Guard unit. Major Stearns of Oconto praised the company, Captain J. B. Schneller commands, and the unit was said to compare favorably with any state company. May 4 brings the annual May ball with a military orchestra. Rifle teams from Company F Oshkosh and Neenah squared off, the Neenah team having won a recent shoot.
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Northwestern
Neensh
Wisconsin National Guard
Stearns
Oconto
J. B. Schneller
Lasgaclation
Neenah
J. Rasmussen. and Sons of
Oshkosh
Gyven
F. D. Harvey
F. A. Leavens
Marinette
Big Mortgages Filed In Minnesota Rail Line
The Northern Pacific Railway company filed two large mortgages in Minnesota. One is a flat supplement to the general lien mortgage for 51,000,000 and the other is the second supplement to the prior lien mortgage for 94,099,000. The loans are held by Farmers' Trust company of New York and Merchants' Trust company.
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Associated Presssutte
Ment
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Farmers’ Tan and Trust Company of New York
Merchants' Trust Company
Telehman and Potter Bankruptcy Petition Filed in New York
Edward Telehman and I. D. Potter former partners of Telehman Potter builders filed a bankruptcy petition listing liabilities of 725 dollars with no assets described. The filing indicates the firm formerly known as Telehman and Potter faced insolvency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Press
Edward Telehman
1. D. Potter
Telehman & Potter, Builders
Norm Falied
MacArthur backs keeping Philippines under U S control
General MacArthur testified before the senate committee on the Philippines arguing that independence for the Philippines would fail without strong U S presence. He urged retention and constructive policy to build a self supporting commonwealth, warning withdrawal would endanger eastern republican institutions and spark upheaval. He supported retaining the archipelago to maintain commercial and political influence and said the U S presence is a benefaction to Filipinos. The committee, by party vote, refused to subpoena several figures including Aguinaldo and Mabini.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
MacArthur
Senate
Philippines
Yestern
Elines
Ilipinos
United States
the Philippines
Spain
Ator Patterson
Japan
MacaArthur
Patterson
Lfe
Cornelius Gardner
Aguinalds
Sixte Lopez
Mabini
Stone sank sinking reported in Wisconsin dispatch
Special to The Northwestern reports Milwanker Wis April evening Wisconsin wire note Lieut Gov Jesse Stone believed sinking drowsy end near Corrigan better Arch bishop Corrigan improving at New York April 20 no physician consultation today only attending doctor Dr Keyes says he is progressing sleep solid food champagne today Amos J Cummings condition not improving Wilhelmina improves The Hague bulletin says Queen Wilhelmina slept well last night and shows improvement. states limited to daily bulletin and express joy from both houses of the States.
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Milwanker
Wis
Wisconsin
Watertown
Maya
Jesse Stone
Tadas
Corrigan
Associated Press
New York
Keyes
Keyelat
Castle Loo
Wilhelmina
Castle Lao
Reeves at Morristown statement defends Dr Reeves
Morristown April 34 Associated Press Col T H Reeves father of Dr W T Reeves convicted in the Cuban postal frauds and pardoned issued a statement saying the son is fatigued and will rest before a public statement. He asserts Dr Reeves is absolutely innocent despite press reports. Dr Reeves and his wife arrived here yesterday.
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Associated Proxs
Morristown
Tent
Col
T. H. Reeves
W. TI. Reeves
Dr. Reeves
Death ends divorce suit in Milwaukee area case
An Evening Wisconsin special from Manitowoc Wisconsin reports the unexpected death of Mary Slangenson and a divorce action between an elderly couple. Mrs Hangerson claimed George Tangenson provided only fifty cents in sixteen years, with both parties over seventy five.
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Specht
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Marinette
Wis
Rilys
Mary Slangenson
Sheep Die by Hundreds in Territory Drought News
Reports from across the territory say sheep are dying by the hundreds during limb ing season due to drought. Lambs saved will be few as ranges dry up and water toppers wreak havoc in the northern Rio Grande valley.
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Associated Press
Santa Fe
N. M
Rio Grande Valley
Partisan Debate and Senate Proceedings in Washington
The report outlines a House passage of the agricultural appropriation bill and a Senate discussion over a resolution by Mr Patterson protesting the committee on Philippines. Attendant debates involve Major Gardner's return orders and partisan framing. Proceeding items include the Central Arizona Railway bill and Sioux Rosebud treaty discussion, followed by agricultural division statistics transfer proposals.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Patterson
Colorado
Philippines
Secretary of War
Major Gardner
Washington
Gardner
McComas
Allison
Gree
Patterson Dischimer
Spooner
Burton
Kansas
Committee On Public Lands
Bil
Central Arizona Railway Company
San Francisco Mountain Forest Reserve
Arizona
Wellington
Maryland
Rosebud Reservation
South Dakota
Cathle
Thman
South Carolina
Quarles
Wisconsin
Dubos
Idaho
Clark
Montana
Tugboat Strike Leaves Great Lakes Fleet Idle
All Great Lakes Towing Company tugs are laid up as firemen strike and drivers walk out. Independent One tugs have little work while J. O. C. Pete noser Teaming comp has 150 drivers quitting. Fear of a general strike spreads as unions reject the company’s terms. White brick masons protest black masons at federal building project in Johnson City.
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Associated Presa
Tuffalo
Great Lakes Towing Company
Atrike
Chicas
Gueal
J. Oc
Petenoser
Sigk
Tt 48
Johnsen City
Tenn
Cullison and Maus wed in city parsonage ceremony
JacoB F. Cullison of Chicago travels near Milwaukee soon after marriage with Helen Maus of this city. Rev Edward L. Smith officiated at the First Congregational parsonage. Attendants were Mrs Annie Netman and Philip Maur, brother of the bride, both of this city.
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Jacob F. Cullison
Caicaza
Helen Maus
Edward IL Smith
paaRel
Chicago
Milwaukee
Beaver Dam
Wis
Brit
Annie Netman
Philp Maur
Thin City
Guest of masons honors Admiral Seley in Memphis
In Memphis on April 30, Admiral Seley was the guest of the Masons who organized an elaborate program in his honor. Mrs Seley was hosted by prominent women. A large reception occurred at the Gaylord hotels forenoon as a crowd lined up to bid the admiral farewell.
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Associated Prec
Memphis
Tenn
Admiral Sehley
Masons
Barge crew lost near Penteth Reef incident
The tug Volunteer reached New York after losing horses Henry Hughes and Baxter off Penteth Reef Lom: Asland sound. All aboard the Baxter were lost and a boy from Henry Hughes perished. The Henry Hughes captain and his family were rescued and returned to New York. The total number aboard Baxter is unknown.
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Press
New York
Henry Hughes
Baxter
Penteth Reef
Lom
Asland Sound
Henry Jlughes
Henry Hikes
Treaties of Trade and Reciprocity Reported Favorable
The Senate foreign relations committee agreed to report favorably most reciprocity treaties with France Micamagua Ecuador and the Dominican Republic and four with Great Britain for Bermuda Barbados British Guiana St Lucia and Goias. An amendment ties treaty effect to congressional approval. Argentina Jamaica opposition centered on wool sugar and citrus. Nicaragua and Ecuador pacts expire but are treated as renewed by committee action. The Chicago officers case prompts good offices from Secretary Hay and U S ambassador Meyer to secure clemency for Italian officers. Cuba relations move forward with a senate committee amendment to fund diplomatic representation.
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Associated Press
Washington, D
Senate Committee On
Argentina
Great Britain
Jamaica
United States
France
Micamagua
Ecuador
Dominican Republic
Bermuda
Barbadoes
British Guiana
Larks
Goios Islands
Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
Nicaragua
Chicago
Washington, D. C
State Department
Dayton
Hay
Meyer
CERAN
Cuba
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Coneside
Prevident
Are They Sincere Mennata Payer Wil Employes Year fal
A Menasha Wisconsin rumor, backed by mill men, claims Fox River valley paper mills will soon operate on a long hour Saturday schedule, with some mills possibly closing on Saturdays if workers refuse. The move aims to meet rush orders, while unions pledge counteraction if attempts are made to push the plan.
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Menasha
Wis
Pox
Raper mi
Ihe
Man Injured After Fall From Train Near Oshkosh
Twacal Agent Gilbert A. Comstock reports a man named Henry Meyers, of Oshkosh, fell from a passenger train between Portage and La Crosse and was seriously injured. He is being treated in Portage hospital. local Meyers names are common and no Miss Meyers identified. Attempts to locate the missing man and his family have so far failed.
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Twacal
Gilbert A. Comstock
Chicago, Milowaukee and
St. Paul
Portage
Wis
Henry Meyers
Oshkooh, Teil
la Crosse
Comstock
Henry, Meyers
Meyer
Meyers
Mr. Comstock
Henry Meyer
Monroe Avenue
East Lincoln
HW. A. Meyer
Oregon Street
Oshkosh
Representative Mabberk Nears Full Recovery in Short City Visit
Wisconsin Congressman Mabberk has nearly recovered from illness and traveled to Avenue City for a brief stay, arriving in Washington after a period of convalescence. The trip marks a minor workout before resuming full duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Rock Island buys way into St Louis rail future
Rock Island lines reveal plans to acquire Wiggins Ferry stock and related properties to gain terminal access into St Louis. Mercantile Trust acts as agent with financing options valued around five million dollars, aiming to create a rival terminal system with extensive freight handling capability across the river.
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Associated Preys
BL Louis
AL Lew
Cte
Kyek Taland «& Paenle Rallway
Tlarrimnan Syndicate
Maud
St. Louis
Colorado
Une Jon
Mirean- We Trust Company
Wiggins Berry
Seashore
Lows
Kamas Cy & Ciorady
Perry Comimuns
Lermin
Wiggins Berry Company
Colorado Railroad
Mr. Low
Wrexing
Rock Island Reed
Mercantiles Trust Company
Shapty
Mindte
New York
Scullin
Wiggins Ferry Company
Rock Island
Sevitin
St. Loui
Mercantil Trust Company
Rock Island Road
Wiggins Ferry
Low
David R. Francis
John Scullin
Wigestns Ferry
Union, Co
Mississippi and Mercantile Trust Companies
Wiggins
Common Council Acts On Public Works and Lights
The common council approved floor replacement at the State Street truck house engine house No 6 heating upgrades at the Phoenix house and authorized new electric lights at several street corners and avenues. It referred regatta use of North Park to the park commission and granted police power to Otto Villnow. City teamsters wage for gravel hauling rose to 1 per yard from 85 cents. Grants for street grading graveling and sidewalk work were referred to the board of public works and ward aldermen. Bonds for the new high school were approved for J F Schmidt 60000 and Mueller Brothers 4000. Council adjourned for two weeks.
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Common Council
Board of Public Works
State Street Street
Phoenix House
Main
Sterling
New York Avenues
Merrill School
Nevada
New Nevada
Harney
Jackson Street
New York Avenue
Murdock
Myrtle
King
Multon
Mt. Vernon
New York
North Park
Polles
Otto Villnow
George Street
West Lincoln Avenue
Scott Street
Kloeckner
Cherry Avenue
Lincoln
Averiea
Board of Public Works and Stiermen
Liva
J. F. Schmidt
Mueller Brothers
They Want Him to be Senator
Chris Sara, elected to the Wisconsin Assembly in 1885 and again in 1901, is urged by friends to seek the state senate. A German-born lawyer from Oshkosh, he has long served as justice of the peace and as a bank director, earning broad support for a senate nomination.
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Hay
Assembly
State Senate
Christian Sara
Wisconsin Sembly
Madison
Sara
I Oshkosh
Third Assembly
George H. Buckatoff
Sarau
Germany
Wisconsin
Wantton
Orhiash
Chris
National Union Bank
Hoe
Odd Fellowe
Knights of Pythias
Free Mesons
Oshkosh
Senate
Edwards and Ernst Married at First Presbyterian Church
Mr Noting Edwards and Mina Amanda Ernst wed at Saint Ey ing. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Gi Lindsay at the First Presbyterian parsonage. The couple will reside with Mrs. Anna Edwards at 1 Division Street.
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Mr. Noting. Edwards
Mina Amanda Ernst
Saint Eying
Ton M. Edwards
Mremon
Dos
Mie Perton
Amanda
Ernst
Conrad Ernst
G Main Street
First Presbyterian Church
Gi Lindsay
Edwards
Anna Edwards
Division Street
Annapolis and West Point Grad Standouts From Oshkosh
The United States Naval Academy and Military Academy at West Point list Oshkosh graduates among their top stars. Cadet Wi Denver leads with 85.38 percent, followed by Elsey Arkansas and Woodruff Michigan among the first six. The class totals 33 with a high percentage, reflecting strong local representation in national service.
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Oshkesh
United AtteaAcademy
Annapolis
Elix
J. HH. David
Mtr
Mc Finney
Cadet Wi
Denver
Elisa
Elsey
Arkansas
Hieager Woodruff Mienigan
Richards Texas
Land
Wert Point
Death of John Daufen. long illness ends life at 77
John Daufen of 129 Freileriex Avenue died at 3 59 AM after four weeks illness. General debility was the cause. He was seventy seven. A retired farmer once with a Ganukee county farm, he moved to the city to live with his son. Survived by seven children Peter Paufen Mrs William C Mertz Mrs Albert Lutz John Daufen Jr Mrs Annie W Paufen Mrs Michael Wells Kaukauna and Mrs Frank Stopper San Francisco. Funeral Friday at nine from St Peters church. Friends asked not to offer tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Daufen
Freileriex Avenue
Daufen
Ganukee
Peter Paufen
William C. Mertz
Albert Lutz
John Daufen Jr
Annie W. Paufen
Michael Wells
Kaukauna
Frank Stopper
San Francisco
St. Peters
San Francisco Wedding Delights Town Church Ceremony
The wedding of Mistiars Tunthiston daughter of C. E. Huntington and Mr Gilbert Hooke Perkins of Newport was solemnized today at Trinity Church in San Francisco.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Iars Tunthiston
C. E. Huntington
Gilbert Hooke Perkins
Newport
Trinity Churceh
Rebels Maren ing Om General Generies in a Prisoner
In an April 23 battle near San Antonio General Gonzales of Cumana was captured as government forces were defeated. Rebels advance toward Cumanaz Apanig Prevalis and Carupaho while others report Mayaguez and coastal skirmishes in the Caribbean theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Caraca
Venezuela
Gonzales
Cumana
San Antonio
Castillo
Cumanaz
Apanig Prevalis
Cotus
Santo Domingo
Cibao
Puerto Plata
Dominican Republic
Inad
Narvato
Coayuban
Monte
Garcia Abadiyy
San Cheese
Sosua
Datear Fralt
Sodan
Vasquez
Revelation
Sierra Plata
Santo Don 'i
Samana
Clyde Line
Cheroker
New York
Turks Island
Mrs Tiffany Granted Absolute Divorce in Riverhead
Mrs Marie E Tiffany was granted an absolute divorce from Terry Tiffany yesterday at Riverhead. The announcement came today from Associated Press in New York with the formal decree following their separation.
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Associated Press
New York
Marie E. Tiffany
Terry Tiffany
Riverhead
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Division of Statistics
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Wadeworth
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Grent Aakes Towing Company
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Maus
Jacob J. Cullison
Chienze
Mas Melen Mansa Weidedl
Long Island Sound
Senate Committee
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Mennata Payer
Oshkonk
Portage—Hill
Babcock
City OF St. Louis
Galiaportust
the Republic Today
Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company
Wigsina
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St Louis
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Robert Mather
Festua J. Aden
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Mather
Wixels Ferry Company
St. Louisi
Mutand Alliance Association
Kalman Haas
H. HH. Rogers
Cornelina Vanderbilt
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Earl & Pianey Que
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Frederick Avenue
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